kosher
/ˈkoʊʃɚ/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 3.26 in modern English
13
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
Fit for use or consumption, in accordance with Jewish law (especially relating to food).
adj
Observant of the rules of kashrut (of a person or establishment).
adj
adv
In a kosher manner; in accordance with kashrut.
verb
To kasher; to prepare (for example, meat) in conformity with the requirements of the Jewish law.
Transitive verb
Example Sentences
- "Only in New York can you find a good, kosher hamburger!"
- "David's mother kept a kosher kitchen, with separate sets of dishes for meat and for dairy."
- "In order for a suit to be kosher, it cannot contain both wool and linen together."
- "Admirers of Israel’s kosher and nonkosher wines need the 2007 edition of “Rogov’s Guide to Israeli Wines” (Toby Press, $19.95)."
- ""Are you kosher?" "No, I love to eat scallops.""
- ""Is this restaurant kosher?" "No, we serve pork.""
Etymology
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: כָּשֵׁר
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈkoʊʃɚ/
- British English: /ˈkəʊʃə/
Usage
Subject
Wiktionary places this term in Law.
Inflected Forms
more kosher (comparative)
most kosher (superlative)
koshers (present, singular)
koshering (participle, present)
koshered (participle, past)
koshered (past)
Derived Forms
Phrases
eco-kosher
keep kosher
kosher fee
kosher pickle
kosher salt
kosher-style
kosher tax
equivalent in Islam